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Started by inc13, 14 August 2005, 02:48 PM

inc13

Here is my car...

1978 450 sel 6,9
Its been standing last 15 years in dry garage,last m.o.t  expired @1990
total milage is 107 000 on the clock

Engine does not run because fuel pump is seized up.. this week i order new one.
Engine builds up oilpressure 1,0 bar with starter  :shock:

Some pics











































Nilo AMG

The Silver ones are very beautiful! Congratulations!

         Nilo

oscar

Nice car INC.  Great pics.  I've no expertise in 6.9 matters but the car looks very original with good trim and good paintwork.  Shame about a couple of damaged or missing pieces but shouldn't be too hard to find, hopefully.

I have to ask though, what happened to the roof?  I'm guessing the damage was inflicted by something more substantial than a boomgate.  Hope it's easily fixable.

Keep us posted with your efforts.
1973 350SE, my first & fave

AMG69

What Chassis number is it?  My 1978 (UK delivered) Silver 6.9 is number 5554; I'm guessing yours isnt far off?
cheers
Chris M
Perth 6.9 Astral Silver / Black Leather
sigh....sitting back contemplating the next purchase..!

alabbasi

Did you get the car running yet?
With best regards

Al
Dallas, TX USA.

inc13

Car is running ,but not quite right ...
1) dont want to start easy
2)misfires bit at idle
3)max revs 3000 rpm
4)stalls when accelerator pressed @ cold engine

Done so far:New fuel pump(original),fuel tank drained and cleaned,new HT leads(proper ones),distributor cap on rotor cleaned,distributor cleaned from oxide,vacum system checked and leaks removed,injectors cleaned up with brake/carb cleaner

Problems:
1)starter makes noise ,sound like there is few teeths missing @ ring gear......

2)Oil leak from oil filler/container

Im running out of parking space soon ......  :(
there is 3 possible versions what happens next

1)I sell this car as it is(ebay,clubs,etc)

2)I take engine,trans,rear axle+few more bits off,and give body away or scrap it

3)i get car running properly,and sell it

I cant keep it  :(

hokman

This looks almost exactly like the one I'm going to buy.  Same colour and mileage.  Except mine has rust and the leather seats are worn.  I like velour better.  How much did you buy it for?

Does your suspension work?

inc13

Quote from: "hokman"This looks almost exactly like the one I'm going to buy.  Same colour and mileage.  Except mine has rust and the leather seats are worn.  I like velour better.  How much did you buy it for?

Does your suspension work?

suspension was working last time









inc13

Hello again,it has been for a while  :)
I bought a donor car for my 6,9

Here it is,a 450 sel 1973







adamb

Wow, an 8 year break between posts! Nobody said that W116 was a short term hobby  ;)

The '73 looks too good to break. I'd love a super early RHD 280SE again. Something wonderful about the "minimalist" 116.

oversize

Both those cars look too good to scrap!  Donor car?  I don't understand what happened to the 6.9, or your current intentions.  Care to enlighten us?
1979 6.9 #5541 (Red Bull)
1978 6.9 #4248 (Skye)
1979 6.9 #3686 (Moby Dick)
1978 6.9 #1776 (Dora)
1977 450SEL #7010 white -P
1975 450SEL #8414 gold -P

inc13

Quote from: adamb on 29 August 2013, 03:28 AM
Wow, an 8 year break between posts! Nobody said that W116 was a short term hobby  ;)
Quote from: oversize on 29 August 2013, 06:13 AM
Both those cars look too good to scrap!  Donor car?  I don't understand what happened to the 6.9, or your current intentions.  Care to enlighten us?
In those 8 years i have moved from Uk to continental europe..RHD car in here is not the best idea.
So,450 sel (lhd) is going to receive 6,9 transplant.Upside (in my mind) is getting rid of hydralic suspension.
When thats all done , 6,9 engine will fitted with turbo (big hx40 or hx52 pro) ,Ms3 efi and so on

TJ 450

Quote from: inc13 on 30 August 2013, 05:09 AM
Quote from: adamb on 29 August 2013, 03:28 AM
Wow, an 8 year break between posts! Nobody said that W116 was a short term hobby  ;)
Quote from: oversize on 29 August 2013, 06:13 AM
Both those cars look too good to scrap!  Donor car?  I don't understand what happened to the 6.9, or your current intentions.  Care to enlighten us?
In those 8 years i have moved from Uk to continental europe..RHD car in here is not the best idea.
So,450 sel (lhd) is going to receive 6,9 transplant.Upside (in my mind) is getting rid of hydralic suspension.
When thats all done , 6,9 engine will fitted with turbo (big hx40 or hx52 pro) ,Ms3 efi and so on

I thought so... That's a fair idea. The 450 looks nice!

Tim
1976 450SEL 6.9 1432
1969 300SEL 6.3 1394
2003 ML500

inc13

New starter ring gear

Bought front fender just for spare

adamb

Why did you need to buy the new ring gear?